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Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Foreign affairs
The surprise snap election in France could make it even more important for the winner of the UK General Election — currently expected to be Labour's Keir Starmer — to have a strong relationship with President Emmanuel Macron, according to a former ambassador to Paris.
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
Environment
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A 'Storm In A Teacup'
Foreign affairs
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A "Storm In A Teacup"
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
Foreign affairs
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
Foreign affairs
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
The House Live
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Christina Georgaki
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more
Biden must go
Foreign affairs
By Lord Darroch
Biden must go
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
Brexit
By Joel Reland
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Foreign affairs
By Mick Antoniw
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Two years ago, I was in Kyiv with politicians and trade union leaders.
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
What are Labour’s plans for the Ministry of Defence? Sienna Rodgers reviews the problems that may await John Healey as defence secretary
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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Boris Johnson Still Can't Say Who Will Foot £200m Bill For New 'Royal Yacht'
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Still Can't Say Who Will Foot £200m Bill For New 'Royal Yacht'
The government have failed to disclose who will pay the estimated £200m for a new 'Royal Yacht'.
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Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
Save the Children: ‘Saudi-led coalition gets a free pass to destroy children’s lives in Yemen yet again’
UN Report on Children and Armed Conflict again fails to hold perpetrators to account, said Save the Children.
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Education
By Policy@Manchester
Global Britain: an ambitious template for international trade agreements in an uncertain era
Following Brexit, the UK has reclaimed its competence in trade and investment policy and its role as the sole negotiator of trade and investment agreements.
The UK can show itself as a ‘force for good’ in the world by being a champion for children affected by conflict Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
The UK can show itself as a ‘force for good’ in the world by being a champion for children affected by conflict
The UK has both the power and responsibility to make a difference.
Turkey should face penalties for restricting water supply to Syria
Foreign affairs
By Lord Hylton
Turkey should face penalties for restricting water supply to Syria
The UN should be willing to act to prevent conflict over resources, particularly during a pandemic when under-fed and starving people are exposed to the worst risks.
Parliament must scrutinise the Australian trade deal to ensure British farmers are not undercut
Foreign affairs
By Neil Parish MP
Parliament must scrutinise the Australian trade deal to ensure British farmers are not undercut
The vague details of the deal that have been released so far have caused significant concern to farmers and seem to cut across the TAC’s recommendations.
Brandon Lewis Claims EU 'Really Struggles To Understand' Complexities Of Northern Ireland
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Claims EU "Really Struggles To Understand" Complexities Of Northern Ireland
The European Union "really struggles to understand" delicate issues of identity in Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis has said, as the government continues to be at loggerheads with Brussels over post-Brexit arrangements for the province.
G7 showed there’s much still to do in the global fight against HIV and AIDS
Foreign affairs
By Steve Brine MP
G7 showed there’s much still to do in the global fight against HIV and AIDS
The world is sleepwalking towards a new AIDS emergency, and we need urgent action to get the response back on track. Government should start by reversing foreign aid cuts.
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be 'Pragmatic' And 'Reasonable' Over 'Sausage War' Row
Brexit
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be "Pragmatic" And "Reasonable" Over 'Sausage War' Row
Liz Truss has urged EU leaders to be "pragmatic" in talks aimed at resolving the so-called 'sausage wars' before new regulatory checks come into force.
Real action is needed to honour the second anniversary of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP and Siobhain McDonagh MP
Real action is needed to honour the second anniversary of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement
Events over the past two years paint a bleak picture for the present, and future, of Hong Kong. The UK government must impose Magnitsky-style sanctions on officials complicit in human rights abuses.
Education Equality - The Helen Grant Interview
Education
By Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
Education Equality - The Helen Grant Interview
As the Prime Minister’s special envoy on girls’ education, Helen Grant is passionate in her belief that giving girls around the world access to schooling is central to eradicating poverty. But, she tells Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou, the UK’s pledge to get girls into education needs global buy-in
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is 'Fantastic' For British Business
Brexit
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is "Fantastic" For British Business
The government has confirmed it has agreed a new free trade deal with Australia which ministers claim will boost UK GDP by 0.02% over 15 years.
G7 Nations Pledge To Donate One Billion Vaccines To Developing Countries By Next Year
Coronavirus
G7 Nations Pledge To Donate One Billion Vaccines To Developing Countries By Next Year
G7 leaders have pledged to donate one billion vaccines by June 2022, but have faced criticism the scale of the programme will not end the pandemic.
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's 'Global Britain' Charm Offensive
Coronavirus
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's "Global Britain" Charm Offensive
The Prime Minister's plan to pitch his vision for a "Global Britain" during the G7 summit has been derailed by further deepening of the "sausage wars" which threatens to overshadow the three-day session.
The Delta variant is only here because Conservative ministers failed
Coronavirus
By Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
The Delta variant is only here because Conservative ministers failed
Throughout this pandemic, Labour has said put the national interest first. Our priorities are the priorities of the British people: saving lives, protecting livelihoods and supporting our NHS.
How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most
Coronavirus
How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most
The UK has joined other G7 nations in pledging to donate Covid-19 vaccines to other countries around the world, but is it enough?
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
Brexit
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
The G7 should have been the biggest geo-political event of Boris Johnson’s career: a chance for the UK to sign ambitious agreements on climate change, vaccines, and strengthen a global position against China and Russia.
British aid cuts hit women hardest but British leadership could change that
Foreign affairs
By Caroline Nokes MP
British aid cuts hit women hardest but British leadership could change that
The cause of gender justice runs through multiple, overlapping crises faced by the G7. Britain must champion equality across the world and deliver on the vision for a more inclusive future.
Britain is hosting the G7, but it is certainly not leading it
Foreign affairs
By Lisa Nandy MP
Britain is hosting the G7, but it is certainly not leading it
After years of trashing alliances and breaking promises, this must be the moment to change course and reset our relationships with the United States and EU.
UK And US Urged To Donate Millions More Covid Vaccines To Address Global Shortfall
Coronavirus
UK And US Urged To Donate Millions More Covid Vaccines To Address Global Shortfall
The world’s leading charities have said G7 countries need to significantly up their offer to donate 600 million covid vaccines more quickly to help address the shortfall in the poorest nations.
Boris Johnson Calls The US-UK Bond An “Indestructible Relationship”
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Calls The US-UK Bond An “Indestructible Relationship”
Boris Johnson has called for the bond between the UK and America to be re-named the “indestructible relationship” after confirming he doesn’t favour the term “special relationship”.
This is a critical moment in the fight against global child poverty Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
This is a critical moment in the fight against global child poverty
These are unprecedented times for the world's children. We need action which recognises this now.
Biden Allies Have Been Meeting With Northern Ireland Groups For Months About The Protocol
Brexit
Biden Allies Have Been Meeting With Northern Ireland Groups For Months About The Protocol
US politicians and senior Irish-American figures have had months of detailed talks with groups in Northern Ireland about the Protocol in the run-up to the President's meeting with Boris Johnson today.
The government must put foreign aid cuts to a vote – they will be stronger for it
Foreign affairs
By David Davis MP
The government must put foreign aid cuts to a vote – they will be stronger for it
Our aid cuts are weak, insecure, and inward-looking. The stakes are too high and the potential damage too great to simply allow the government to run roughshod over Parliament.
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